Civl- EnG 2015 Currcullum

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RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

School of Engineering

Civil and

EnvironmentalEngineering

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

PROGRAMTABLE OF CONTENTS


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Civil engineers are involved in providing the physical infrastructure that supports civilization,including shelter, transportation, water supply and waste disposal and/or recycling. Constructedfacilities, their planning, analysis, design, construction, maintenance and operation, are the forte

Introduction 3

Contact Information, General Links and Objectives 5

Faculty and Staff Listing 7

Advisor/Student Responsibilities 9

Civil Engineering Bachelor Degree Requirements 10

Civil Engineering Required Courses 11

Civil Engineering Curriculum Checklist 15

Civil Engineering Helpful Hints 16

Environmental Engineering Bachelor Degree Requirements 17

Environmental Engineering Required Courses 18

Environmental Engineering Curriculum Checklist 23

Environmental Engineering Helpful Hints 24

Registration 25

Professional Student Societies 26

NEES @ RPI 27

Undergraduate Research Program 28

International Programs and Cooperative Education 30

Co-Terminal Degree 31

Graduate Program 34

Graduate Application Instructions 35

Frequently Asked Questions 44

Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineeringhttp://www.cee.rpi.edu


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of civil engineering. Civil engineers use computational tools, engineered and natural materialsand human creativity to design, construct and maintain the physical infrastructure, whichsupports the quality of life of the Earth's population.

For the individual who has a strong interest in innovative planning, design and construction,civil engineering offers far ranging opportunities for applying knowledge and creativity inmaking the world a better place to live.

Students in civil engineering study the two year common core curriculum in engineering,followed by core civil engineering courses in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering,transportation engineering and environmental engineering. These courses are supplemented byelective concentrations in any one of the sub-areas listed above, as well as in the area ofconstruction engineering in cooperation with the School of Architecture.

The Environmental Engineering program brings together dedicated people to study and work onthe pressing environmental issues of our time. We prepare students for environmental careers inconsulting engineering practice, private industry, national and international research laboratories,government agencies and academia, as well as in many cross-disciplinary areas of engineering,science and public policy. The department maintains close ties with people and organizations in

all these career venues through an active research agenda and a vibrant alumni community.Student needs and career objectives are met through a well-crafted, rigorous, andinterdisciplinary curriculum that stresses hands-on learning, grounding in fundamentals, andpractical experience.

Our long-standing tradition of education in environmental problem solving at Rensselaer spansfrom the pioneering work on water analysis by William Pitt Mason in the later 1800's to thevisionary environmental engineering ideas of Edward J. Kilcawley who introducedenvironmental engineering as an option in the mid-1940's and as a degree program in the mid-1950's. In addition to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, there are facultymembers with teaching and research interests in environmental problem solving in the

Departments of Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciencesand Applied Math.

There are 14 regular faculty in civil and environmental engineering, with doctorates frominternationally recognized programs. Many of the faculty have extensive practical experience,and all are determined to prepare our students for the challenges of civil and environmentalengineering careers.

Work and Research Opportunities: There are numerous opportunities for summer employment inthe design and construction industries, as well as in co-op assignments. Many of our studentstake the opportunity to participate in on-campus undergraduate research projects with ourfaculty.

Graduate Programs: The Department offers graduate opportunities leading to master of scienceand master of engineering degrees and doctor of philosophy and doctor of engineering degrees incivil engineering, environmental engineering and transportation engineering.

Employment Opportunities: Opportunities for employment are found in both private companiesand public, state and federal agencies. Many of our students work in engineering design firms


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and agencies and in the construction industry, one of the largest segments of our nationaleconomy.

Contact List for CEE

Department Head: Chris Letchford, DPhil (Oxf) [email protected] JEC 4052

Associate Head forAcademic Affairs: Michael ORourke, Ph.D. [email protected] JEC 4046

Administrative Staff:Graduate Admissions: Kim [email protected] JEC 4049


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Dept Coordinator (for URP) Tasha McDonough [email protected] JEC 4049Undergraduate Student Services

General Links:

Advising and Learning Assistance Center: http://alac.rpi.edu/setup.doCareer Development Center: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/cdc/

Co-Op / Internships: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/cdc/students/experience/coop/index.htmlCourse Catalog: http://www.rpi.edu/academics/catalog/International Programs: http://undergrad.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=81Registrar Forms: http://srfs.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=29Student Handbook: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/doso/2006-2008RPI-StudentHandbook.pdfStudent Information System: http://sis.rpi.edu/Undergraduate Research Program:http://www.rpi.edu/dept/cct/apps/undergrad/resources/PDFs/URP_Application_2010.pdf

Civil Engineering Educational Objectives

1. Prepare students to be involved, global citizens with a broad appreciation of the key civilengineering issues and challenges of the 21st Century.

2. Provide students with the technical background needed for the practice of civilengineering and to ensure their competence and literacy in both problem identificationand problem solving, including design.

3. Prepare students for leadership in the profession, including civil engineering practice,societal activities, research, licensing, and ethics.

4. Provide students with a broad educational base, including a foundation in math, science,and engineering and exposure to the humanities and social sciences that prepares themfor life-long learning.

5. Prepare students to thrive in the modern workplace and the public forums of civilengineering practice through the development of leadership, teamwork, andcommunication skills.

Undergraduate concentrations include construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, andtransportation engineering. Following the sample four-year schedule is the recommendedcollection of courses for each of these concentrations.

Environmental Engineering Educational Objectives

While certain objectives of an undergraduate education in engineering are common to allprograms, there are subtle but important differences depending upon the students chosen field.In this regard, Environmental Engineering baccalaureate will:

1. Prepare students to be involved global citizens with a broad appreciation of the keyenvironmental issues and challenges of the 21st Century.


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2. Provide students with a broad educational base, including a foundation in math, science, andengineering and exposure to the humanities and social sciences that will prepare them for life-long learning.

3. Provide students with the technical background needed for the practice ofenvironmental engineering and to insure their competence and literacy in both problemidentification and solving, including design.

4. Prepare students for professional engineering practice, including professional licensing, withawareness of the importance of personal and professional ethics.

5. Prepare students to thrive in the modern workplace and the public forums of environmentalengineering practice through the development of leadership, teamwork, and communicationskills.

The Rensselaer bachelors program in environmental engineering builds upon a broad base ofstudies in chemistry, life sciences, and engineering sciences culminating in a uniquely structuredcourse sequence. This sequence of courses, as shown on page 22, is designed around the unitoperations and transport processes concepts, together with integrated laboratory theory courses.It culminates in senior design courses. This structure presents a unified educational experience inenvironmental engineering. A minimum of 128 credit hours is required for this curriculum.

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING FACULTY

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Tarek Abdoun, Professor(Geotechnical Engineering)JEC 4002

518-276-6544email: [email protected]

Jeff Ban, Assistant Professor(Transportation)


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JEC 4034518-276-8043email:[email protected]

Ricardo Dobry, Professor(Geotechnical Engineering)

JEC 4003518-276-6934email: [email protected]

Jose Holguin-Veras, Professor(Transportation)JEC 4030518-276-6331email: [email protected]

Chris Letchford, Professor(Wind Engineering)JEC 4049518-276-6362email: [email protected]

Michael ORourke, Professor(Structural Engineering)JEC 4046518-276-6933email: [email protected]

John Reilly, Ptofessor of Practice(Transportation Engineering)JEC 4024518-276-6033email: [email protected]

David Rosowsky, Professor(Dean of School of Engineering)JEC 3004518-276-6298(Secretary Line)- Audrey Larkin-Zurlo

Michael Symans, Associate Professor(Structural Engineering)JEC 4044518-276-6938email: [email protected]

Xioakun (Cara) WangAssistant Professor(Transportation Engineering)JEC 4032518-276-2098email: [email protected]

Mourad Zeghal, Associate Professor(Geotechnical Engineering)JEC 4028518-276-2836email: [email protected]

Thomas Zimmie, Professor(Geotechnical Engineering)JEC 4038518-276-6939email: [email protected]

ENVIRONMENTAL FACULTY

Philippe Baveye, ProfessorKodak Chair(Environmental Engineering)JEC 4040518-276-3933Email:[email protected]

James Kilduff, Associate Professor(Environmental Engineering)JEC 4022518-276-2042email: [email protected]


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Marianne Nyman, Associate Professor(Environmental Engineering)JEC 4042518-276-2268email: [email protected]

Venkata Ramana Gadhamshetty, Lecturer

(Environmental Engineering)MRC 315518-276-6417Email: [email protected]

JOINTAPPOINTMENTS

Mark Shephard, ProfessorCenter Director, SCOREC(Mechanical Engineering))

CII 7017, 518-276-6795email: [email protected]

William A. Wallace, Professor(DSES), CII 5117518-276-6854email: [email protected]

ADJUNCT APPOINTMENTS

STRUCTURESMr. James Dall

GEOTECHNICAL

Dr. Carsten Floess

ENVIRONMENTALMr. Gregg Daviero

TRANSPORTATIONDiane KenneallyTodd Westhuis

AUTO CAD INSTRUCTORJason Dolmetsch


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Responsibilities

Student's responsibilities

To know their advisor's office hours and advising schedule. To make an appointment and prepare for registration advising by reviewing the Catalog,

Class-Hour Schedule, and the students Curriculum Advising & Program Planning(CAPP) report.

To formulate questions regarding curriculum, course selections, career options, etc. To be aware of their academic and personal needs and to seek assistance when needed. To understand that the role of their advisor is to advise, not to make decisions. Each

student needs to realize that it's his or her education at stake, and that, with advisement,they are ultimately responsible for making any final decisions.

Advisors responsibilities

To be accessible to students throughout the year at posted office hours. If an advisor willbe away from campus for an extended period of time, he or she should post the namesand office locations of alternate advisors outside their offices, so that students will haveother advising resources.

To set aside designated times for registration advising and individual discussions. To be knowledgeable about current curriculum requirements, academic policies and

procedures, referrals and resources on campus, and career opportunities in the majorfield.

To guide students through academic programs that will complement their personal,educational, and professional interests.

Civil Engineer Bachelors Degree Requirements


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The requirements of the BSCE program are outlined as follows:

The BSCE degree requires a minimum of 128 credit hours

The minimum grade point average (GPA) is 2.0.

The course content in humanities and social sciences must total a minimum of22 credit

hours, including at least eight credit hours in the humanities and eight credit hours in

the social sciences. For information on additional requirements see the School of

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences section of the course catalog.

Every Civil or Engineering student is required to take at least two communication-

intensive courses. One of these courses must be communication intensive and taught in

the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences A list of H&SS/CI courses is

available on the Student Information System (SIS) homepage. The other must be CIVL

4920 CE Capstone Design.

The student must be registered full-time for a minimum of four semesters. Two semesters

of part-time study at Rensselaer will be considered equivalent to one semester of full-

time study. In addition, the student must complete a minimum of48 credit hours at

Rensselaer, all of which will be applied to the baccalaureate degree. If a transfer studentelects to study abroad or enroll in the co-op program, no more than 12 such credits may

apply to the 48 needed for the bachelors degree.

A degree candidate must earn the last 30 credits in courses completed on this campus or througha program formally recognized by the Institute. Transfer courses are limited to two courses oreight credits counting toward the students last 30 credits and require approval of the director ofthe Advising and Learning Assistance Center.

Dual Majors

Undergraduate students who fulfill all the degree requirements for two curricula and who havemet the conditions below will have completed a dual major. They will receive one diplomanoting both majors. (1) The student must designate a first-named and second-named major inwriting at least one semester prior to graduation, and have the appropriate department(s) approvethis designation prior to filing the dual major form with the registrar. (2) Each student will beassigned an adviser in each department who will monitor progress towards degrees in thatdepartment. (3) The degree clearance officer in the department will certify that the student hasmet the degree requirements in that department. (4) The 24 -credit-hour mathematics/sciencerequirement and the 24-credit-hour humanities and social sciences requirement will satisfy theInstitute requirements for both majors

REQUIRED NAMED COURSES FOR B.S. IN CIVIL ENGINEERINGFIRST YEAR FALL:


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CHEM-1100 - Chemistry I

Principles of chemistry, with particular focus on atomic and molecular structure and bonding,periodicity, basic thermodynamic principles, introduction to acid-base chemistry and elementarychemical equilibrium, and introduction to organic chemistry. Students cannot get credit for boththis course and CHEM-1110.Fall term annually. 4 credit hours

ENGR-1100 - Introduction to Engineering Analysis

An integrated development of linear algebra and statics emphasizing engineering applicationsand also incorporating computer exercises involving matrix techniques and calculations usingavailable software packages.Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 4 credit hours

ENGR-1200 - Engineering Graphics and CADAn introduction to the techniques for creating solid models of engineering designs. Topicsinclude three-dimensional modeling of parts and assemblies, visualization, orthographic andisometric free-hand sketching, and computer-generated design documentation.Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 3 contact hours, 1 credit hour

MATH 1010 - Calculus IFunctions, limits, continuity, derivatives, implicit differentiation, related rates, maxima andminima, elementary transcendental functions, introduction to definite integral with applicationsto area and volumes of revolution.Fall and spring terms annually. 4 Credit Hours

FIRST YEAR SPRING:ENGR-1300 - Engineering Processes

The use of basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, band saws, andgrinders, including micrometers, vernier calipers, and other devices of use in a machine shop orlaboratory. Welding techniques and tool making are also considered.

Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 1 credit hour

MATH-1020 - Calculus IITechniques and applications of integration, polar coordinates, parametric equations, infinitesequences and series, vector functions and curves in space, functions of several variables, andpartial derivatives. Prerequisite: MATH 1010.Fall and spring terms annually. 4 credit hours

PHYS-1100 - Physics I

The first semester of a two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include linear andangular kinematics and dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, forces and fields,

gravitation, oscillatory motion, waves, sound and interference. Corequisite: MATH 1010 orequivalent or permission of instructor.Fall and spring terms annually. 4 credit hours

SECOND YEAR FALL:

ENGR-2050 - Introduction to Engineering Design


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A first course in engineering design which emphasizes creativity, teamwork, communication,and work across engineering disciplines. Students are introduced to the design process through asemester-long project which provides a design-build-test experience. Oral and writtencommunication are important elements of the course. The course meets with ENGR 1010.Prerequisites: ENGR 1100 and ENGR 1200. Corequisite: PHYS 1200.Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 6 contact hours, 4 credit hours

MATH-2400 - Introduction to Differential Equations

First-order differential equations, second-order linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors ofmatrices, systems of first-order equations, stability and qualitative properties of nonlinearautonomous systems in the plane, Fourier series, separation of variables for partial differentialequations. Prerequisites: MATH 1020 and some knowledge of matrices.Fall and spring terms annually. 4 credit hours

PHYS-1200 - Physics II

The second semester of the two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include electricand magnetic forces and fields, Gausss Law, dc and ac circuits, Amperes Law and FaradaysLaw, electromagnetic radiation, physical optics, and quantum physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1100or equivalent or permission of instructor. Corequisite: MATH 1020.

Fall and spring terms annually. 4 credit hours

SECOND YEAR SPRING:

CSCI-1190 - Beginning C Programming for EngineersThis course will teach elementary programming concepts using the C language for engineeringstudents with little or no prior programming experience. Students cannot get credit for thiscourse and any other Computer Science course. Fall and spring terms annually. 1 credit hour

ENGR-2090 - Engineering Dynamics

An integrated development of modeling-and problem-solving techniques for particles and rigid

bodies emphasizing the use of free-body diagrams, vector algebra, and computer simulation.Topics covered include the kinematics and kinetics of translational, rotational, and general planemotion, energy and momentum methods. Prerequisites: ENGR 1100 and PHYS 1100.Corequisite: MATH 2400. Fall and spring term annually. 4 credit hours

ENGR-2250 - Thermal and Fluids Engineering IApplication of control volume balances of mass, momentum, energy and entropy in systems ofpractical importance to all engineers. Identification of control volumes, properties of purematerials, mass and energy conservation for closed and open systems, second law ofthermodynamics, Bernoulli equation, fluid statics, forces and heat transfer in external andinternal flows, conduction and radiative heat transfer. Prerequisites: ENGR 1100 and PHYS

1100. Corequisite: MATH 2400. Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 4 credit hours

ENGR-2530 - Strength of Materials

Concept of stress and strain, generalized Hookes law, axial load, torsion, pure bending,transverse loading, transformation of stress and strain components in 2-D, design of beams andshafts for strength, deflection of beams, work and energy, columns. Prerequisite: ENGR 1100.Fall, spring and summer terms annually. 4 credit hours


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THIRD YEAR FALL:

CIVL-2030 - Introduction to Transportation Engineering

Introduction to basic concepts in transportation engineering including planning, design, andoperations. Introduces the challenges and issues in modeling transportation problems. Studies ofvarious concepts related to the design of highway facilities, level of service, and demand fortransportation services. Concepts related to signal optimization. Policy implications. Basics oftransportation planning. Prerequisite: MATH 2400. Corequisite: ENGR 2600.

Fall term annually. 4 credit hours

CIVL-2630 - Introduction to Geotechnical EngineeringThe application of the basic laws and phenomena of science to particulate matter, specificallysoils. Basic physical and mechanical structural characteristics of soil. Equilibrium and movementof water. Flow through porous media. Effective stress. Stress-strain-time relations. Basiclaboratory work as related to practice. Prerequisite: ENGR 2530.Fall term annually. 6 contact hours,4 credit hours

CIVL-2670 - Introduction to Structural EngineeringIntroduction to the elastic behavior of structural components. Analysis of statically determinate

systems. Deflection calculations by virtual work and elastic load methods. Analysis of simplestatically indeterminate structures. Influence lines. Interaction of structural components. Typicalstructural engineering loads. Prerequisite: ENGR 2530 or equivalent.Fall term annually. 4 credit hours

ENVE-2110 - Introduction to Environmental EngineeringThe application of basic principles and equations dealing with water, air, and solid and hazardouswastes; material and energy balances; and chemical and biochemical cycles. Topics includewater resources, water quality and pollution, air quality and pollution, solid and hazardouswastes, and environmental legislation. Corequisite: MATH 2400.Fall term annually. 4 Credit Hours

THIRD YEAR SPRING:

ENVE-4310 - Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics

Physical processes governing occurrence and distribution of precipitation, infiltration,evaporation, and surface water runoff. Statistical hydrology, unit hydrograph theory, andwatershed modeling. Floodplain hydrology and open channel hydraulics. Urban hydrology,hydraulics and design of storm sewers, and design of detention structures for flood control.Design project using the Army Corps of Engineers Hydraulic Engineering Center HEC-1 floodhydrograph package. Prerequisite: ENGR 2250 or CHME 4010.Spring term annually. 4Credit Hours

ENGR-4760 - Engineering EconomicsThe objective is to help engineering students recognize and understand the importance of costfactors that are inherent in all engineering decisions. Development of ability to handleengineering problems that involve economic factors. The course includes economic environment,selections in present economy, value analysis, critical path economy, interest and money-timerelationships, depreciation and valuation, capital financing and budgeting, basic methods forundertaking economic studies, risk, uncertainty and sensitivity, selections between alternatives,fixed, increment, and sunk costs, the effects of income taxes in economic studies, replacement


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studies, minimum cost formulas, economic studies of public projects, economic studies in publicutilities. Effects of inflation are considered at each step. Students cannot obtain credit for boththis course and ENGR 4750.Spring term annually. 3 Credit Hours

FOURTH YEAR FALL:

ENGR-2600 - Modeling and Analysis of Uncertainty

Appreciation and understanding of uncertainties and the conditions under which they occur,

within the context of the engineering problem-solving pedagogy of measurements, models,validation, and analysis. Problems and concerns in obtaining measurements; tabular andgraphical organization of data to minimize misinformation and maximize information; anddevelopment and evaluation of models. Concepts will be supported with computer demon-stration. Applications to problems in engineering are emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 1010.Fall and spring terms annually. 3 Credit Hours

FOURTH YEAR SPRING:

CIVL-4920 - Civil Engineering Capstone Design

Open-ended design project in which students work in teams. Oral presentations and writtenreports cover alternates considered, design assumptions, cost, safety, and feasibility. This is a

communication-intensive course. Prerequisites: senior status and CIVL 4070 and CIVL 4080, orCIVL 4010 and CIVL 4150, or CIVL 2030 and CIVL 4660 or CIVL 4640 or ENVE 2110 andeither ENVE 4200, ENVE 4350, ENVE 4310 or ENVE 4340.Spring term annually. 3Credit Hours

ENGR-4010 - Professional Development IIIStudents will study issues associated with working in teams in a modern work environment.Various styles of leadership, the definitions of power and empowerment and their applications inindustry and team settings will be studied. Additionally, other topics to be explored includevision, values and attitudes, and organizational culture. The course format will include small andlarge group discussions, case studies, experiential exercises, and regular participation from

industry guests. Offered in conjunction with senior courses. 1 Credit Hour

Additional Requirements

Non-engineering courses graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory are not included within this 128-credit-hour requirement. The Pass/No Credit option can be used only for free electives withsomething other than a CIVL or ENVE code and the humanities and social sciences electives.All other courses used to satisfy the degree requirements must be taken on a graded basis.

A minimum of 128 credit hours is required for this curriculum. Non-engineering courses gradessatisfactory/unsatisfactory cannot be applied toward this 128-credit hour requirement. ThePass/No Credit option can be used only for humanities and social sciences electives (up to 6

credits) and free electives having a department code other than CIVL or ENVE. (No morethan 12 credits total can be taken Pass/No Credit). All other courses used to satisfy the

degree requirements must be taken on a graded basis.


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Helpful Hints CE Curriculum

Following the CE template on page 15 will allow one to graduate with a BSCE Degree in 4years. However, because of Co-op, Semester Abroad, and Transfer, one can deviate from thetemplate and still graduate in four years. Listed below are helpful hints on which deviationsfrom the standard template are possible and which should be avoided

1) ENGR2530StrengthofMaterialsisaprerequisiteforbothCIVL2630,Intro.toGeotechandCIVL

2670,Intro.toStructures.Hence,ENGR2530shouldbetakenSpring/Sophomoreyear.Ifthatis

notpossible,takeENGR2530inthesummerbeforeFall/Junioryear.

2) The four CEE Intro. courses CIVL 2030, CIVL 2630, CIVL 2670 and ENVE 2110

are only offered Fall semester. It is best to take these Fall semester of the Junior year. If

taking all four Fall/Junior year is not possible, then take the Intro. courses in your specific

area of interest and defer others (i.e., if you are interested in Structures, take CIVL 2670

Fall/Junior year and defer CIVL 2030 or ENVE 2110 to Fall/Senior year.

3) CIVL 4920, CE Capstone Design is only offered Spring semester. If you will be taking 4

years to complete your degree, arrange your courses so that the Capstone pre-requisite

(two design course sequence) is completed prior to Spring/Senior year.4) Except for ENGR 2530, Strength of Materials, one can take most required ENGR

courses, specifically ENGR 2090, 2250, 4760, 2600 whenever you have the

prerequisite/co-requisite completed.

5) If you are planning to be away from campus for either the Co-op or Study Abroad

program, the best time to pursue these programs is the spring semester, junior year.


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Environmental Engineering Bachelors Degree Requirements

The requirements of the BSEE program are outlined as follows:

The BSEE degree requires a minimum of 128 credit hours

The minimum grade point average (GPA) is 1.80.

The course content in humanities and social sciences must total a minimum of24 credit hours,

including at least eight credit hours in the humanities and eight credit hours in the social sciences

For engineering students, four of these credits are satisfied with Professional Development courses

(PDI, II and III). For more information on additional requirements see the School of Humanities, A

and Social Sciences section of the course catalog.

Every Civil or Environmental student is required to take at least two communication-intensive cours

One of these courses must be communication intensive and taught in the School of Humanities, Arts

and Social Sciences A list of H&SS/CI courses is available on the Student Information System (SIS

homepage. The other must be either CIVL 4910 (for Civil students) or ENVE 4180 (for Environmen

students).

The student must be registered full-time for a minimum of four semesters. Two semesters of part-tim

study at Rensselaer will be considered equivalent to one semester of full-time study. In addition, thestudent must complete a minimum of48 credit hours at Rensselaer, all of which will be applied to

baccalaureate degree. If a transfer student elects to study abroad or enroll in the co-op program, no

more than 12 such credits may apply to the 48 needed for the bachelors degree.

A degree candidate must earn the last 30 credits in courses completed on this campus or through a progrformally recognized by the Institute. Transfer courses are limited to two courses or eight credits countingtoward the students last 30 credits and require approval of the director of the Advising and LearningAssistance Center.

Dual MajorsUndergraduate students who fulfill all the degree requirements for two curricula and who have met theconditions below will have completed a dual major. They will receive one diploma noting both majors. (1) student must designate a first-named and second-named major in writing at least one semester prior tograduation, and have the appropriate department(s) approve this designation prior to filing the dual major fowith the registrar. (2) Each student will be assigned an adviser in each department who will monitor progretowards degrees in that department. (3) The degree clearance officer in the department will certify that thestudent has met the degree requirements in that department. (4) The 24- credit-hour mathematics/sciencerequirement and the 24-credit-hour humanities and social sciences requirement will satisfy the Instituterequirements for both majors.


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REQUIRED NAMED COURSES FOR B.S. IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

FIRST YEAR FALL:

CHEM-1100 - Chemistry I

Principles of chemistry, with particular focus on atomic and molecular structure and bonding, periodicity, bthermodynamic principles, introduction to acid-base chemistry and elementary chemical equilibrium, andintroduction to organic chemistry. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM-1110.Fall term annually. 4 credit hours

ENGR-1100 - Introduction to Engineering Analysis

An integrated development of linear algebra and statics emphasizing engineering applications and alsoincorporating computer exercises involving matrix techniques and calculations using available softwarepackages.Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 4 credit hours

ENGR-1200 - Engineering Graphics and CADAn introduction to the techniques for creating solid models of engineering designs. Topics include three-dimensional modeling of parts and assemblies, visualization, orthographic and isometric free-hand sketchinand computer-generated design documentation.

Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 3 contact hours, 1 credit hour

MATH 1010 - Calculus I

Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, implicit differentiation, related rates, maxima and minima, elementranscendental functions, introduction to definite integral with applications to area and volumes of revolutioFall and spring terms annually. 4 Credit Hours

FIRST YEAR SPRING:

ENGR-1300 - Engineering Processes

The use of basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, band saws, and grinders,including micrometers, vernier calipers, and other devices of use in a machine shop or laboratory. Welding

techniques and tool making are also considered.Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 1 credit hour

MATH-1020 - Calculus IITechniques and applications of integration, polar coordinates, parametric equations, infinite sequences andseries, vector functions and curves in space, functions of several variables, and partial derivatives. PrerequiMATH 1010.Fall and spring terms annually. 4 credit hours

PHYS-1100 - Physics I

The first semester of a two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include linear and angular

kinematics and dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, forces and fields, gravitation, oscillmotion, waves, sound and interference. Corequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent or permission of instructor.Fall and spring terms annually. 4 credit hours

SECOND YEAR FALL:ENGR-2250 - Thermal and Fluids Engineering IApplication of control volume balances of mass, momentum, energy and entropy in systems of practical


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importance to all engineers. Identification of control volumes, properties of pure materials, mass and energyconservation for closed and open systems, second law of thermodynamics, Bernoulli equation, fluid statics,forces and heat transfer in external and internal flows, conduction and radiative heat transfer. Prerequisites:ENGR 1100 and PHYS 1100. Corequisite: MATH 2400.Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 4 credit hours

ENVE-2110 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering

The application of basic principles and equations dealing with water, air, and solid and hazardous wastes;

material and energy balances; and chemical and biochemical cycles. Topics include water resources, waterquality and pollution, air quality and pollution, solid and hazardous wastes, and environmental legislation.Corequisite: MATH 2400.Fall term annually. 4 Credit Hours

MATH-2400 - Introduction to Differential EquationsFirst-order differential equations, second-order linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices,systems of first-order equations, stability and qualitative properties of nonlinear autonomous systems in theplane, Fourier series, separation of variables for partial differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 1020 asome knowledge of matrices.Fall and spring terms annually. 4 credit hours

PHYS-1200 - Physics II

The second semester of the two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include electric and magnforces and fields, Gausss Law, dc and ac circuits, Amperes Law and Faradays Law, electromagneticradiation, physical optics, and quantum physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1100 or equivalent or permission ofinstructor. Corequisite: MATH 1020. Fall and spring terms annually. 4 credit hours

SECOND YEAR SPRING:

CSCI-1190 - Beginning C Programming for EngineersThis course will teach elementary programming concepts using the C language for engineering students witlittle or no prior programming experience. Students cannot get credit for this course and any other Compute

Science course. Fall and spring terms annually. 1 credit hour

ENGR-2050 - Introduction to Engineering DesignA first course in engineering design which emphasizes creativity, teamwork, communication, and work acrengineering disciplines. Students are introduced to the design process through a semester-long project whicprovides a design-build-test experience. Oral and written communication are important elements of the couThe course meets with ENGR 1010.Prerequisites: ENGR 1100 and ENGR 1200. Corequisite: PHYS 1200Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 6 contact hours, 4 credit hours

ENGR-2600 - Modeling and Analysis of Uncertainty

Appreciation and understanding of uncertainties and the conditions under which they occur, within the cont

of the engineering problem-solving pedagogy of measurements, models, validation, and analysis. Problemsconcerns in obtaining measurements; tabular and graphical organization of data to minimize misinformationmaximize information; and development and evaluation of models. Concepts will be supported with compudemon- stration. Applications to problems in engineering are emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 1010. Fall aspring terms annually. 3 Credit Hours

THIRD YEAR FALLCHEM-2250 - Organic Chemistry I


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Structure and chemical behavior of organic molecules with particular emphasis on reaction mechanisms aspathways for understanding their reactions. Steriochemistry, synthesis, and spectroscopic methods for theidentification of organic functional groups are among the topics included. Prerequisite: CHEM 1100 or 111equivalent. Fall term annually. 3 Credit Hours

ENVE-4330 - Introduction to Air Quality

Quantitative introduction to the engineering methods for the study of air quality. Topics include: estimationprocedures for air pollution emissions; indoor air quality problems, impacts and control strategies; sources,

impacts and control strategies for greenhouse gases; dispersion modeling for point sources; pollutantacidification of lakes; urban source apportionment modeling; chemistry of stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combustion; regulations for mobile and stationary pollution sources; control devices for motvehicle and stationary source emissions; assessment methods for human exposure to air pollutants.Prerequisites: CHEM 1100, and CHME 4010 or ENGR 2250.Fall term annually.3 Credit Hours

THIRD YEAR SPRING:

ENVE-4310 - Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics

Physical processes governing occurrence and distribution of precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, and surfwater runoff. Statistical hydrology, unit hydrograph theory, and watershed modeling. Floodplain hydrology

open channel hydraulics. Urban hydrology, hydraulics and design of storm sewers, and design of detentionstructures for flood control. Design project using the Army Corps of Engineers Hydraulic Engineering CentHEC-1 flood hydrograph package. Prerequisite: ENGR 2250 or CHME 4010.Spring term annually. 4Credit Hours

ENVE-4320 - Environmental Chemodynamics

The movement of chemicals in air, water, and soil is presented to demonstrate the relation of physiochemicprinciples in the behavior of chemicals in the environment. Topics include chemical and thermal equilibriumenvironmental interfaces, transport fundamentals, and the fate and transport of chemicals in variousenvironmental compartments. Prerequisites: ENVE 2110 or CHME 2010. Corequisite: ENGR 2250 or CHM4010. Spring term annually. 3 credit hours

ENVE-4340 - Physicochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering

Physical and chemical processes governing water quality in natural and engineered systems with applicatiopotable water treatment. Topics include reactor dynamics, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation,filtration, gas transfer, adsorption and ion exchange, and membrane processes. A design project for whichstudents develop a computer model of an environmental process is required. Prerequisite: ENGR 2250 orCHME 4010. Spring term annually. 3 credit hours

FOURTH YEAR FALL:

ENGR-4010 - Professional Development IIIStudents will study issues associated with working in teams in a modern work environment. Various styles

leadership, the definitions of power and empowerment and their applications in industry and team settings wbe studied. Additionally, other topics to be explored include vision, values and attitudes, and organizationalculture. The course format will include small and large group discussions, case studies, experiential exercisand regular participation from industry guests.Offered in conjunction with senior courses. 1 Credit Hour

ENVE-4150 - Environmental Engineering Laboratory

A laboratory course on experimental analysis of natural and engineered environmental processes. Emphasis


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placed on planning of experiments, data evaluation, and report writing. Prerequisite: ENVE 2110 or permisof instructor.Fall term annually. 4 Credit Hours

ENVE-4350 - Biological Processes in Environmental EngineeringThe study of biochemical and biological processes common to environmental engineering. Introductoryphysiology, biochemistry and ecology of bacteria, yeasts, fungi. Laboratory work in microbial techniques.Development of reaction rate and mass balances on biological reactors for pollution control. Topics covered

include biogeochemical cycling, thermodynamics of biodegradative processes, activated sludge, trickling fistabilization ponds, sludge treatment and digestion, bioremediation, hazardous waste treatment, biological mcycling and biological solid waste treatment processes. Prerequisite: ENVE 4320.Fall term annually. 4 Credit Hours:

FOURTH YEAR SPRING:

ENVE-4180 - Environmental Process Design

The design of equipment, processes, and systems of interest in environmental engineering through applicatiof scientific, technological and economic principles. Emphasis is placed on problem formulation andconceptual, analytical and decision aspects of open-ended design situations. Students will integrate knowled

and skills gained in previous and concurrent courses, and learn research techniques to find and use resourcefrom the technical literature. Health and safety issues are presented. Professional development topics arepresented including professional ethics and registration. This is a writing intensive course. Students will decommunication skills through proposal preparation, report writing, oral presentation. Prerequisite: ENVE 2and senior standing.Spring term annually.3Credit HourERTH-4180 - Environmental Geology

A consideration of technical and scientific aspects of key geo-societal issues. Case studies and analysis ofcurrent and historic data bases will be used to illustrate topics including, but not limited to, climatemodification, energy resources, future energy, water resources, water pollution, and health risks posed by le

mercury, and emerging pollutants.Spring term annually. 4 Credit Hours


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A minimum of 128 credit hours is required for this curriculum. Non-engineering courses gradessatisfactory/unsatisfactory cannot be applied toward this 128-credit hour requirement. The Pass/No Creditoption can be used only for humanities and social sciences electives (up to 6 credits) and free electives

having a department code other than CIVL or ENVE. (No more than 12 credits total can be taken

Pass/No Credit). All other courses used to satisfy the degree requirements must be taken on a graded

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Helpful Hints ENVE Curriculum


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Following the ENVE curriculum template will allow one to graduate with a BSEE Degree in 4years. However, because of Co-op, Semester Abroad, and Transfer, one can deviate from thetemplate and still graduate in four years. Listed below are helpful hints on which deviationsfrom the standard template are possible and which should be avoided.

1) ENGR 2250 Thermal Fluids Engineering is a prerequisite for several courses in the Junioryear. Hence, ENGR 2250 should be taken in the Sophomore year, but can be taken in either

semester.

2) Students interested in environmental issues related to soils (landfill design, soil remediation)are encouraged to take Intro. to Geotechnical Engineering, CIVL 2670. It is only offered in theFall semester. Note that ENGR 2530 Strength of Materials is a prerequisite for CIVL 2670, andcan be taken during the summer semester if desired.

3) ENVE 4180, Environmental Process Design, is a capstone design course offered only in theSpring semester. You should arrange your courses to complete ENVE design courses prior totaking ENVE 4180. These include ENVE 4330 Introduction to Air Quality, ENVE 4310Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics, ENVE 4340 Physicochemical Processes, and ENVE 4350

Biological Processes.

4) If you are planning to be away from campus for either the Co-op or Study Abroad program,the best time to pursue these programs is the spring semester, junior year.


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RegistrationWhen: Registration for the Spring semester generally occurs in early November.Registration for the Fall semester occurs the preceding Spring, usually in early AprilExact dates are included in the Academic Calendar.

How: Use the Student Information System (SIS) to register for your courses.

Where: There are no assigned rooms for registration. You can register for your classes using any

computer with Internet access.

Time tickets

As a student here at Rensselaer, you are issued a "time ticket," whichassigns you a specific window of time during which you may register forthe next semester. Your time ticket will be sent to your RPI emailaddress, 2 - 3 weeks before registration.Your registration time is assigned based on the number of credit hoursyou have earned as a student. The table to the right shows the range ofearned credit hours associated with each class. Please note that classeswhich are still in progress or courses which have been graded as

"incomplete" do notcount towards earned credits, nor do transferred courses and AdvancedPlacement (AP) credit.

CAPP reports

Your Curriculum Advising and Program Planning (CAPP) report is a planning and advising tool-- available only to undergraduate students -- that allows you to track the progress you're makingtoward your Bachelor's Degree. You can access your CAPP report via the main menu of theStudent Information System (SIS).

School of

Engineering

Freshman 0 - 30

Sophomore 31 - 60

Junior 61 - 95

Senior 96 - 128


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Professional/Student Societies

ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) - Faculty Advisor: Prof. Thomas

Zimmie, JEC 4038

With 160,000 members nationwide, the American Society of Civil Engineers is the predominate

organization of Civil Engineers in the U.S. The Rensselaer student chapter organizes events,lectures by practicing Civil Engineers, as well as the annual Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoecompetition. Attendance at student chapter lectures is a great way to determine if CivilEngineering is for you.

RPI's ASCE chapter holds a meeting usually every other Wednesday in Low 4050. Themeetings are open to anyone interested in civil engineering and are designed to be a relaxedplace for students to learn some practical knowledge about what is going on in the CivilEngineering world. (Free pizza and drinks are served). For those who like what they see,becoming a member of ASCE means having access to the many social, community service andnetworking opportunities that are offered throughout the year.

SEP- (Society of Environmental Professionals)- Faculty Advisor: Prof. Kilduff,

JEC 4022

The purposes of the Chapter are:

To promote student interest in the environment To provide an avenue for the exchange of information and ideas between students and

members of professional Associations To provide a common ground where students from various disciplines related to air,

waste, and water environment management can advance their understanding ofenvironmental management through an organized exchange of knowledge

To promote a better understanding of the scope and opportunities in air, waste, and waterenvironment management

To present educational programs of general interest topics in the science of air, waste,and water environment management, as well as other related technological fields

To encourage its members to participate in the Associations conferences, meetings, andsocial events


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150g-tonCapacityCentrifuge

NEES@RPI

NEESATRENSSELAERPOLYTECHNICINSTITUTE

The NEES equipment site at Rensselaer Polytechnicnstitute (NEES@RPI) specializes in geotechnical

engineering using the geotechnical centrifuge forpioneering experiments in the behavior of soils and

oundations under cyclic and dynamic loads.

Commissioned in 1989, the facility consists of : A 150 g-ton geotechnical centrifuge A one and two-dimensional in-flight earthquake

shakers

Laminar and split containers A 4-degree-of-freedom robot with in-flight

capabilities

________________________________________________MAJOREQUIPMENTThe Geotechnical Centrifuge can carry a 1500 kg payload to60 g at an effective radius of 2.7m. Model containers sit on

one of two shake tables. The 2D Shaker is designed to

conduct more realistic in-flight earthquake simulations,

where the base of 2D laminar container is subjected to two

prototype horizontal components of earthquake shaking,while the centrifuge is spun up to 100g. A wide variety ofmotions can be produced with the shaker, including 1D & 2D

acceleration time histories comprised of periodic, aperiodic,

andom, or scaled earthquake signals. The large 1D shaker isa servo-hydraulically controlled system which produces1Dhorizontal) shaking in response to an applied input voltage

ignals. It is designed for studies in which application ofnput motions to the base of a model container is desired.

Maximum payload is 250 kgf with a maximum table

displacement of 6.35 mm and a nominal shaking frequencyange of 0-350 Hz.

Model containers at RPI are available as share beam type

laminar or split-box. The 2D laminar box, 594mm diamet

and approx. 400mm high, is designed specifically for usewith the 2D shaker. The container is constructed with 45

twelve-sided lightweight aluminum alloy rings arranged in

stack with roller bearings separating the rings. Thesplit bocontainers are available with dynamic motion in two

horizontal direction ( 4cm horizontal, 0-4cm vertical). Thtwo halves of the vertically enabled split box may be actuat

independently, consecutively, or simultaneously to facilitata wide variety of strain paths.

The in-flight robotconducts a number of operations in flig

without having to stop the centrifuge. This significantlyenhances the realism of physical simulations and combined

real-time tests with other facilities. Robot operations includin-flight sand and clay model construction; ground

excavation; injection of contaminants or chemical stabilizerinto the groundwater; placement of soil reinforcement in clslopes; pile driving static cone penetration and vane in situ

testing; use of static/cyclic/dynamic loading devices atselected locations of the soil or soil-structure model.

______________________________________________

RESEARCH

Research at NEES@RPI includes both static and earthquak

responses and employs, as needed, the adjacent cyclic soilslaboratory and computers for small soil sample, soilcharacterization and for analysis of centrifuge model tests.

Researchers collaborate on a number of such projects

utilizing these technologies as applied to such problems asunderstanding ground rupture effects on critical lifelines to

the study of the effects of liquefaction during lateralspreading near pile foundation.


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Undergraduate Research Program

Departmental faculty are involved in four areas of research - Environmental, Geotechnical,Structures and Transportation. URP opportunities exist in each. They allow students to interactwith faculty on their research, apply knowledge learned in the classroom setting, publish journalarticles and books alongside faculty and receive credit or supplemental income.

Finding a Project

Most students will solicit URP projects by contacting departmental professors those they havehad in class and others. The key is to determine a project that will interest you as well as findinga faculty member that may want to work with you on a project.

Credit or Funding

You can either earn credit hours (between one and four) for participating in an URP project oryou can be paid for the project. If you choose credit, the decision on the number of credit hoursis usually decided by the student and the participating faculty member.Being paid to participate in a URP project can help a student offset some of the costs of college,such as books, lab fees, activities or incidentals that may come up. In the past, students who haveparticipated in the URP for pay have earned up to $3,000 per semester. The majority ofparticipants earn $400 per semester. URP funding comes from two sources:

Your sponsoring faculty member or department The Office of Undergraduate Education

The faculty sponsor or department is responsible for the financial support of your research. Inaddition, the Office of Undergraduate Education pays URP participants a maximum of $400 persemester in the form of matching funds.Most projects expect eight to twelve hours of work per week.

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Research Areas and Related Faculty

EarthquakeEngineering

StructuralEngineering

GeotechnicalEngineering

TransportationEngineerin

g

ComputationalMechancis

PollutantFateand

Transport

WaterTreatment

SiteRemediation&

Biroremediation

WaterResources&

MicroscopicActivityof

Microorganisms

Tarek Abdoun X X

Xuegang (Jeff) Ban X

Philippe Baveye X

Gianluca Cusatis X X

Ricardo Dobry X X

Jose Holguin-Veras X

James (Chip) Kilduff X X X

Marianne Nyman X X X

Michael O'Rourke X XMichael Symans X X

Mourad Zeghal X X X

Thomas Zimmie X X

Xiaokun (Cara) Wang X


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International Programs

Many students at Rensselaer study abroad, usually during their junior or senior years. It isimportant to plan ahead if you wish to study abroad so that you can still take all the coursesrequired to graduate. A list of study abroad options can be found at:http://undergrad.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=84

For more information on study abroad programs, go to the Office of International Programs,located in Walker 4103, or see the Office of Undergraduate Education website athttp://undergrad.rpi.edu> Office of International Programs.

Cooperative Education

Rensselaer's Co-op program offers a way to apply classroom experience in a business setting.That's important for two reasons:

As you apply newly-learned technical skills, you will gain an understanding of office

dynamics that can only be learned through experience. Just as important, you will gain experience that will look good on your resume.

Two things you should consider when planning your co-op assignment are the type of co-op thatbest suits your needs, and where the co-op assignment fits in your academic plan (please seeHelpful Hint #5, page 15 & 17).

For more information on Co-op programs, please go to the following website:http://www.rpi.edu/dept/cdc/coop/coopoverview.html


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Co-Terminal BS/MS or BS/ME Program

What Is It?

The Co-Terminal Graduate degree program offers Rensselaer undergraduates with strongacademic records the opportunity to earn both a Bachelors and Masters degree in 5years while extending their financial aid.

What is the Advantage?

Undergraduate financial aid will be continued for co-terminal students through their 9thand 10th semester's of study.

Upon graduation, student will earn both their BS and ME/MS degrees simultaneously.

How does it Work?

Admissions standards for the co-terminal program are the same as those required forRensselaer's traditional master's programs

Co-terminal applications should preferably be submitted before the end of

applicants junior year Student must:

o Departmental Requirement is 3.2 GPAo Have completed 90 credits of coursework (including AP credits, transfer credits,

and courses in progress)

How do I Apply?

Application is made to the Graduate Admissions Office through the Civil andEnvironmental Engineering Department. The application form is available onlinethrough the Graduate Admissions Office website. The Graduate Plan of Study Form is

available on the Office of Graduate Education website.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Admission

1. What if the courses I list on the Plan of Study change?

If the courses listed change, an updated plan must be filed with your Department, theGraduate School, and the Office of the Registrar.

Financial Aid, Tuition and Fees

1. Can I receive both Undergraduate Financial Aid and Graduate TA/RA aid?

No - If you receive a Graduate TA/RA you are no longer eligible for undergraduatefinancial aid.

2. Do I have to file a FAFSA for my 5th year to get the Undergraduate aid?


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Yes - you must file a FAFSA, if you receive need based aid

3. I have a TA from my department. Do I need to notify anyone?

No - your department works with the Graduate School to ensure that your TA isprocessed appropriately. Once you accept a graduate TA, you are no longer eligible forundergraduate financial aid.

Academic

1. When/how does a student get assigned a graduate adviser?

Co-terminal students will continue to work with their undergraduate adviser and shouldcontact their department to be assigned a graduate advisor.

2. How many credits will I be eligible to register for?

For undergraduate students, the maximum number of credit hours is 21. For graduatestudents, the maximum is 15 credit hours. If most of your courses in a particular

semester are at the 6000 level, the 15 credit hour limit would apply.

3. Should I apply for my undergraduate degree if I will be registered into an 11thsemester?

If you are continuing into an 11th semester, you will no longer be eligible forundergraduate aid. You should apply for your bachelor's degree at that point.

4. When do I receive my BS degree? I was supposed to graduate in May but I will becompleting 2 more semesters to receive my Master's degree under the co-terminal

program?

You will receive both degrees at the end of your 10th semester. You should file a degreeapplication with the Office of the registrar for each degree at the beginning of thesemester in which you will actually graduate with both degrees. See the academiccalendar for deadline information.

5. Can I use a course for both my undergraduate and graduate degree?

No - credits applied toward satisfying requirements of the undergraduate degree cannotbe used to satisfy the requirements for the master's degree.

6. I finished my 9th semester but decided not to continue in the master's program.How do I receive my BS degree?

You must first, formally withdraw from the co-terminal program. This is done using theGraduate Student Request for Change of Status form.


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You must then file a Degree Application for the next graduation date. Rensselaer hasthree official graduation dates - the end of August, the end of December, and end of May.Check the academic calendar for application submission deadlines.

7. Can I still designate courses as Pass/No Credit?

Co-terminal students are subject to graduate degree program guidelines after they'veearned the minimum number of 128 credits required for their bachelors degree. Any

courses taken after a student has reached the minimum will be subject to graduate levelpolicies, and graduate policies prohibit designating a graduate course as Pass/No Credit.

8. Can I participate in the Commencement ceremony with my class?

You must meet the criteria for participation and file a petition, available in the Registrar'sOffice.

Co-terminal application: http://admissions.rpi.edu/graduate/Co-TerminalBS-MS_Application_and_Procedures.pdf


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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering


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Graduate Program

Areas of

Study/Degrees

Civil Engineering, M.Ss, M.Eng., Ph.D.,

Environmental Engineering, M.S.,M.Eng., Ph.D.,

Transportation Engineering, M.S.,M.Eng., Ph.D.,

Typical Degree Requirements

M.S. 30 credits (24-27 coursework, 3-6 thesis)

M.Eng. 30 credits coursework

Ph.D. 42 credits beyond B.S. plus doctoralthesis

Research AreasWe offer a wide range of disciplines that are sufficiently flexible to accommodate individual interests, but the

main research areas of interest are separated into several broad categories:

Earthquake Engineering (Civil)

Structural Engineering (Civil)

Geotechnical Engineering (Civil)

Transportation Engineering (Civil)

Pollutant Fate and Transport(Environmental)

Water & Resources Treatment (Environmental)

Waste Treatment (Environmental

Site Remediation and Bioremediation(Environmental)

Environmental Systems (Environmental)Environmental Biotechnology (Environmental)

Indoor Air Quality and Water Quality(Environmental)

AdmissionSubmit on-line at: http://gradadmissions.rpi.edu/

Deadlines are January 1 for Summer and Fall admission and August 15 for Springadmission

You will need: a well-written Statement of Background & Goals; official transcripts from all

colleges attended; at least 2 letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty); official GRE

scores (general test only, minimum 550 Verbal/550 Quantitative/4.0 Analytical) and official TOEFL

or IELTS scores (required for all international applicants, minimum 570 TOEFL or IELTS

minimum 6.5); Bachelors GPA 3.0 or higher; non-refundable application fee.

Financial

Aid/Tuition

Awards are made based on merit, not on need, and priority is given to doctoral candidates.

Apply for financial aid through the admission application, no separate form is required.

Financial aid is available in the form of Fellowships, Teaching Assistantships andResearch Assistantships.

International students are eligible for all forms of aid except some fellowships that requireUS citizenship.

Tuition for the 2011- 20012 academic year is $41,600; fees and insurance are $1,104;Living expenses, books and supplies can vary widely but are estimated at approximately$14,475.

Contact UsKimberly Boyce, Department Admissions Coordinator, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Phone: 518-276-6941Email: [email protected]

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GRADUATE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All applicants must submit the following materials for their application to be complete

and forwarded for departmental review. Submit all materials in one envelope toGraduate Admissions by the application deadline. (Please do not send to individual

departments.)

Note: All applicants should pay particular attention to requirements that apply to specific

departments (please see Graduate Admission Requirements).

1. Completed graduate application2.Nonrefundable application fee of $753. Statement of Background and Goals4. Resume

5. Portfolio, if applicable6. Two letters of recommendation7. Official transcripts, in English, of all postsecondary education8. Official evidence, in English, of any postsecondary degrees earned9. Official GRE, GRE Subject Tests, or GMAT scores reported from ETS10. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable11. The ETS Personal Potential Index (PPI) is encouraged

Applicants name and date of birth should be printed clearly on all documents.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions during the application process, please feel free to contact us Mondaythrough Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Eastern time (excluding holidays).

Graduate AdmissionsRensselaer Polytechnic Institute110 8th Street Troy, NY 12180-3590Phone (518) 2766216 Fax (518) 2764072Email [email protected]

Rensselaer seeks diverse and well qualified candidates for study in all graduate programs.This application may be used for full or part time degree programs at the Troy campus of

Rensselaer. All applicants must submit the completed application with all supportingdocuments to Graduate Admissions.

Graduate Admissions will review all of the documents, notify the applicant of missing items,and forward files to the appropriate department for academic review and an admissiondecision. Graduate Admissions will notify the applicant of the admission decision by email.

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Scholarships, fellowships, teaching and research assistantships are awarded by academicdepartments and the Graduate School. Both admissions and aid decisions are made on the basisof the candidates qualifications and suitability to the departments research activities andneeds.

Because admission is highly competitive, and resources for supporting graduate students maybe limited, not all admissible candidates will receive offers of financial support. Students whowish to be considered for any form of financial support should submit the application and

supporting documentation no later than the January 1 deadline for the fall or summer semesteror no later than the August 15 deadline for the spring semester. A decision of financial supportmay or may not accompany the admission decision.


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INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants may apply only to one degree program per term. Multiple applications for one termare not permitted.

1. Complete Application Form

Please be sure to include variations of your name as it appears on your official documents(i.e., passport)

Complete this application for full or part time degree programs delivered on the Troycampus of Rensselaer. Mail all supporting credentials toGraduate AdmissionsRensselaer Polytechnic Institute110 8th Street Troy, NY 12180-3590

2. Nonrefundable $75 Application Fee

If you do not wish to submit payment by credit card, a money order or check drawn on aU.S. bank, payable to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, may be mailed to the aboveaddress. Include the full name, date of birth, and address of the applicant on money order

or check. Do not send cash or stamps. The application fee is waived for Rensselaer alumni, current Rensselaer students

(matriculating and non-matriculating), employees, and employee spouses.

3. Statement of Background and Goals (including current work/academic activities)

Upload a one or two page statement that includes the following information: Your full name and date of birth Your primary educational and research interests An outline of your research experience and a list of any publications and academic

honors A description of your background in fields particularly relevant to your study

objectivesinclude any relevant industrial/work or research experience A discussion of specific research topics and methods you might pursue in your thesis

research Information outlining your current work/study activities

Applicants to the Lally School of Management and Technology M.S. and MBA programs arerequired to submit answers to the following questions in lieu of the Statement of Backgroundand Goals. Two themes that underlie the Lally MBA are innovation and technology, particularly as

these relate to entrepreneurship, financial analysis, and international businessdevelopment. Tell the story of your career so far and how the Lally MBA would expand

your options in these or other areas and enable you to attain the career goals you are con-sidering (max. 500 words).

Given our emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship in both technologicalentrepreneurship and finance, students who succeed at Lally tend to be creativeindividuals who are fascinated with new products and new business ideas and areespecially good at identifying new opportunities. Please send us an example of yourcreative thinking. This could be, but should in no way be limited to, one of the following:


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An idea for a new business An advertising campaign A drawing of a new product idea A physical prototype of a new product or concept (use your creativity to amaze us

with your idea!) A creative application of a new technology or new business idea to a pressing world

problem; for example, an environmental problem or a problem relating to quality oflife in a third world country (Note that the answer to the last question can also be

used as your entry into the ESP scholarship competition).

The only restrictions are that it cannot be larger than 2 cubic feet (1 ft x 1 ft x 2 ft), no heavierthan 50 pounds, and if you upload (or send) a written document, no longer than 1,500 words. Ifyou submit something other than a written work, you must also submit a description of notmore than 500 words explaining your submission.

4. Resume

5. Portfolio (see Graduate Admission Requirements)

6. Two letters of recommendation

Rensselaer requires two letters of recommendation. Recommendations may be submittedelectronically or by postal mail. Please obtain recommendations from two individuals whohave supervised your work on the job or at school; we recommend that at least one is afaculty member or an academic dean or adviser familiar with your academic performance.

7. Official transcripts, in English, of all postsecondary education

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies must be submitted. Studentprinted or downloaded copies of transcripts are not accepted. If you are currently attending a university, a final transcript must be submitted upon

completion of your course work. If you have completed your degree, the award ofdegree must be noted on the transcript. See #8.

If your school does not release official transcripts directly to students, you must requestthat the school mail the official copy directly to Graduate Admissions.

All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English.Transcripts in the original language must accompany all translated documents. Uncertifiedtranslations, or translations by students, will not be accepted. Degree seeking students must submit official transcripts from every postsecondary

institution attended, whether or not a degree was completed.

Do not submit secondary school (high school) exam results or transcripts.

8. Official evidence, in English, of postsecondary degrees earned

If transcripts of previous or current study do not include the award of degree, include acertified copy of the diploma or other official evidence that the degree has been awarded.

9. Official test scores please see Graduate Admission Requirements for

specific departmental requirements Rensselaer Code 2757


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Official test scores are required and must be requested from the testing organization.

Copies of these scores may be sent to Graduate Admissions, but will be used only untilofficial scores are received.

GRE or GMAT reports should reflect test scores dated within five years. Older scores arenot available from ETS.

Please be aware that it may take up to four weeks for official test scores to be received byGraduate Admissions.

The average credentials for admitted students include GRE scores of 550 (verbal), 765(quantitative), 695/4.5 (analytical).

Applicants are encouraged to take the Personal Potential Index test and to submit scores.

10. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable

The TOEFL or IELTS is required of all international applicants whose native language is notEnglish. A minimum TOEFL score of 230 CBT/89 iBT/570 PBT is required for admissionsconsideration. Many departments require a higher TOEFL score. Please see GraduateAdmission Requirements for details. In lieu of TOEFL, a student may submit IELTS(International English Language Testing System) scores. Only the academic format is

acceptable and a minimum score of 6.5 is required for all departments and programs.Additional information about the test may be found on the IELTS website at www.ielts.org.TOEFL/IELTS scores older than two years are no longer available and will not be considered.The TOEFL/IELTS requirement is waived for applicants currently enrolled in fulltime studiesin the U.S. and who will have completed two academic years of course work in the U.S.immediately prior to enrolling at Rensselaer.


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Reapplication for Graduate Admission

Rensselaer does not postpone/defer admission for graduate study to a later term. Rensselaermaintains prior application documents for two years only. Non-matriculated students wishing toapply for degree status must submit a complete graduate application. Applicants who areapplying within two years of the prior application must submit the following:

Graduate application form

Nonrefundable $75 application fee

Updated Statement of Background and Goals (including current work/academic activities)

Updated Resume

One additional letter of recommendation. If applicant is currently enrolled in a course ofstudy, the recommendation should be from an academic adviser.

Official transcripts for all course work taken since submission of the prior application

Official score reports of all tests (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) taken since submissionof prior application.

Financial Assistance

Funding for graduate study is based on an applicants academic record, recommendations,and the relevance of the applicants area of interest to the departments research efforts. Thepossible sources of financial support are your department of intent, outside fellowships, andRensselaers Office of Financial Aid. Academic departments are the most important sourcesof funding for the majority of graduate students. To be considered for financial aid, be sure tocheck the appropriate item on the financial aid section of the application form. More thanseventy percent of Rensselaers fulltime graduate students are funded by researchassistantships, teaching assistantships, corporate, national, or university fellowships.

Applying for Financial Assistance Start early. Please visit http://gradadmissions.rpi.edu formore information on funding sources. Many external funding sources have applicationdeadlines earlier than Rensselaers admission and financial aid deadlines. Except for

Rensselaer financial aid awards, you will need to file a separate application for each type offinancial aid.

Office of Financial Aid Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th Street Troy, NY 12180-3590 Phone (518) 2766813 Fax (518) 2764797 Email [email protected]

Rensselaer Institutional Assistance Graduate assistantships are awarded by academicdepartments on the basis of scholastic accomplishments, academic promise, and competence.Appointments are made on an annual basis. The positions usually require 20 hours of workeach week under the guidance of Rensselaer faculty. Continuation of Rensselaer financialassistance depends on satisfactory academic standing, research or teaching performance, andaid availability.

Teaching Assistants Students assist Rensselaer faculty in their classroom and laboratoryactivities, gaining valuable experience as researchers, scholars, and teachers. Departmentsprovide stipends and full tuition waivers. Masters students may spend a maximum of oneyear with internal support; doctoral students may spend a maximum of two years withinternal support. Continued support can then be provided by means of research assistantships.

Research Assistants Students work with the faculty in research related tasks that further thestudents own graduate career and development as a researcher, scholar, and professional.


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Research assistants are paid a stipend and are given a full waiver of tuition.

Graduate Fellowships Outstanding students may be awarded a university supportedRensselaer Graduate Fellowship Award, which carries a full tuition and fees scholarship anda minimum stipend of $18,000 per academic year. Students are nominated by theirdepartments for Rensselaer Graduate Fellowship consideration.

Departmental Fellowships and Scholarships Some departments may offer additionalopportunities for support of graduate students. Contact your intended department for

information concerning eligibility requirements and selection criteria. Please see GraduateAdmission Requirements for department contact information.

External Assistance Applicants to Rensselaer graduate programs are encouraged to seekexternal funding sources. Many federal agencies, foundations, and corporations offerfinancial assistance through fellowships, scholarships, and grants to finance graduate study.Contact agencies directly regarding the application process for these funding opportunities.

Loan Programs Federal Stafford Loan U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to receive up

to $20,500 under the Federal Stafford Loan Program each year. Eligibility for allfederal loan programs is determined by the Rensselaer Financial Aid Office after areview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To obtain theFAFSA, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at (800) 433-3243 or goonline at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to use the institutional code number(002803) to ensure that Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute receives the results of theFAFSA analysis.

Federal PLUS Loan A new federal loan is available to graduate and professionalstudents who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. The Federal PLUS Loansupplements the Federal Stafford loans currently available and allows students toborrow up to the full cost of education, including books, living expenses, and more.Application instructions to apply for a Federal PLUS Loan are available athttp://financialaid.rpi.edu or by contacting the Financial Aid Office directly.

Private Alternative Loan The Financial Aid Office has researched a variety of privatelenders who offer loans. For international students, the alternative loan companiesrequire a U.S. citizen as a cosigner. An alternative loan brochure is available from theFinancial Aid Office and may be found at http://financialaid.rpi.edu.

Notification and Acceptance of Financial AssistanceNotification of financial aid begins inJanuary for the fall semester. The Graduate School and each department communicatedirectly with the selected recipients. Rensselaer subscribes to the Resolution of the U.S.Council of Graduate Schools, which sets an April 15 deadline for the offer and acceptance offinancial assistance.

Establishing Financial Support

International applicants seeking a student visa (F-1/J-1) and whose financial support will beprovided by a source other than Rensselaer must provide official documentation that sufficientfunding is available to cover university fees, books, supplies, tuition, and living expenses forthemselves and their dependents (if accompanied by family members) for the entire duration oftheir study at Rensselaer. To assist you, a brief description of acceptable sources of supportfollows.


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Rensselaer Financial Award Your department will provide Graduate Admissions with a

copy of your financial aid award. Students accompanied by family members must provide

proof of financial support for their dependents for the duration of their study.

Self Support If you have personal savings and intend to use this money for your financial

support, a bank official must verify the funds that you have indicated are available. Self-

supported students must have sufficient funding to cover the entire duration of their programas funding for years subsequent to the first is generally not available for those not receiving a

first-year award.

Parents/Individual Sponsors If your parents or others are willing to sponsor your studies,

they should indicate the amount of support they will provide. Your parent/sponsors must

have an official of their bank include a current bank statement (certified and signed by the

bank official) to verify their ability to provide the necessary funds for the duration of your

program.

4. Government or Sponsoring Agency Should your government or an internationalorganization or foundation sponsor you, indicate the name of the agency and include a letter,signed by an authorized representative, detailing the terms of your award.The letter should provide the following information:

Will the sponsoring agency pay your tuition, fees, and living expenses?

What is the duration of the sponsorship: one year, two years, or renewable until the

degree is awarded?

Will your sponsor cover living expenses for your spouse and/or children to accompany

you during your studies?

5. Other You may have other sources of support (sponsors) not included above. Once you areadmitted, you will be required to submit current financial support documents, including officialbank statements signed by an official of the bank, that indicate the amount and source of support.

Please Note

If your program requires more than one academic year to complete, the official bank

documentation or sponsor letter must show the likelihood for future funding through a

sufficient bank balance or a bank officers statement that assets and income are adequate to

cover all tuition and living expenses for the duration of your program. Generally, this wouldbe 2 years for M.S./MFA study.

All documents must be in English and show the conversion of the national currency into U.S.

dollars. Such statements must be dated within three months of the request for the I-20A-

B/DS-2019.

Immigration eligibility documents (I-20A-B/DS-2019) will be issued for full-time study and

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proficiency and financial support, and has confirmed his/her intent to enroll. Conditional

documents are not issued.

The official cost of attendance required for issuing the I-20A-B/DS-2019 is announced in

March each year. An annual increase of 4 to 8 percent may be expected.

Visa Information

After receiving the immigration document (I-20A-B/DS-2019), each student must apply

through a United States Embassy or Consulate for the appropriate visa to enter the United

States.

Any student entering the United States using documents issued by Rensselaer must register

for the semester for which admission is granted.

Verification of arrival and enrollment is electronically tracked through the Student and

Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Any failure to arrive at Rensselaer and

enroll as a full-time student will be reported to the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Immigration

Services (BCIS, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS).


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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if a class I want to register for is full?Meet with the instructor of the course and request to be admitted to the course. If the class is acore/required course every effort will be made to accommodate the request. If this is an electivecourse you may be asked to take it in a subsequent semester.

How do I add/drop a course?

You may use the Student Information System (SIS) to add or drop courses. Generally speaking,from the beginning of the semester, you will have two weeks to add courses and eight weeks todrop them. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for specific add and drop deadline dates.If you wish to petition to add or drop classes after the published deadline, you may do so using aLate Add/Drop Form. Please note that after the instructors signature (if required), the form mustalso be approved by the Advising and Learning Assistance Center.

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